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Alabama CB Cyrus Jones faces domestic violence charges

TUSCALOOSA — Alabama cornerback Cyrus Jones was arrested early Wednesday morning on two counts of third-degree domestic violence, according to the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office's website.

Jones, a rising senior, was booked into the Tuscaloosa County Jail on one count of third-degree domestic violence/harassment and one count of third-degree domestic violence/criminal mischief. Both charges are misdemeanors with $500 bonds.

At last check, Jones was still in the Tuscaloosa County Jail's inmate database.

Jones missed all of spring practice recovering from hip surgery. Earlier this month, Jones revealed that he played the entire 2014 season with a torn labrum in his hip.

He was one of only seven Alabama players to start all 14 games last season. He finished the year with 46 total tackles, three interceptions and a team-high 13 pass breakups.

Jones is the fifth Alabama player to be arrested since January. Defensive back Geno Smith was arrested for driving under the influence. He missed a week of practice, and will have some more internal discipline, according to Tide coach Nick Saban.

Tyren Jones (marijuana possession) and Jonathan Taylor (domestic violence) are no longer on the team.

In January, Tide linebacker Ryan Anderson was arrested for third-degree domestic violence/criminal mischief after an argument at an off-campus residence. The police report showed stated that Anderson kicked a woman's car. According to the report, the woman keyed and threw coins at Anderson's vehicle.